World Music childrens performer DARIA has spent over two decades performing in the USA and around the world, creating music to inspire all the world's children. Along with numerous national awards for her culturally diverse music, Daria's live show is fully interactive as she brings a variety of exciting world traditions to life, allowing children to become a part of the celebration and the fun of exploring world cultures.
Daria's website (www.dariamusic.com) was given a Parent's Choice Award and offers many great resources for teachers, parents, homeschoolers and kids of all abilities.
Latest News
Just released - DARIA's new single "Assaalm Aleykum" based on the Muslim greeting. It's featured on the Children's Music blog, here: http://blog.cmnonline.org/2015/11/24/assalam-aleykum-by-daria-on-tuneful-tuesday/
ABOUT DARIA
DARIA- BIOGRAPHY
Called ""an ambassador of song", by US newspapers, Daria has traveled around the world to create music that uplifts and empowers. A 2007 "Parent's Choice" winner, all of Daria's cd's are currently being played around the globe from Australia, to South Africa, to Europe and South America as well as across the United States in homes, preschools, schools and on several Native American Reservations. Says the Christian Science Monitor: ""When Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou makes music, the world listens- literally! "
In concert, Daria shares a wonderful mixture of favorite songs from American and world folk music traditions. She introduces unique authentic instruments and allows the audience to take part in playing them - from Buffalo and Pueblo drums to shékeres, cajón, washboard, guiros, handbells, doumbek, chapchas and much more. During the show she presents songs in a variety of languages; including English, Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, Zulu, German, Quechua Indian and Oneida (Iroquois) and includes best-loved songs such as "La Bamba" and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". Her live performances are popular at major art centers, festivals, venues, schools and other locations. In addition to her live concerts, Daria also offers workshops, residencies and community workshops for exploring these exciting and diverse musical traditions.
Daria has recorded and released four children's music CD's - GRANDCHILDREN'S DELIGHT, BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW WORLD, I HAVE A DREAM and JADDA, JADDA, JING, JING JING!. These four cd's all share a vision of a world of dignity and respect for all peoples. Enthusiastically reviewed by press, children and parents alike; songs from these albums have been featured on XM Radio, Direct TV, World Wide Community Radio, Playhouse Radio, Kids Corner and the Songsforteaching.com website. In addition to her cd's, Daria has created a resource-rich children's music website that includes songs, activities, on-line coloring pages, build-an-instrument and hear-an-instrument sections located at www.dariamusic.com.
Daria was selected as the only female teaching artist for the STOMP/PULSE tour in 2004 and she represented the USA in World Expo in Seville, Spain 1992. Recently, she received a 2007 Pennsylvania Council On The Arts Arts Commentary Award and a citation for her contribution to education in the state of Pennsylvania. With a passionate interest in music and community-building, Daria holds a degree in ethnomusicology and is active in Education, Special Education, Native American, Peace and Children's issues. Daria lives with her family on a farm outside of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (United States).
For complete information, visit www.dariamusic.com or contact Daria at (610) 346-9087.